1. Intro To Government
Intro to Government

2. What makes up the government?
Intro
Intro
What makes up the government?

3. Introductory Terms
Intro to Government

4. Intro Basic Vocab Power Authority Legitimacy
The ability to make someone do something
Authority
The legal claim to power
Legitimacy
The public recognition and acceptance of power

5. Intro Basic Vocab Policy Politics Transparency
Anything the government does, any stance or goal of the govt.
Politics
The way we decide who gets what.
Transparency
The ability of the people to see what the government does

6. Intro States State Characteristics of a State
The set of institutions that have ultimate authority over a particular territory
Characteristics
of a State
Population:
Territory:
Government:
Sovereignty:
Must have people to rule over or to serve
Must have space to control and defend
Needs a system to make and carry out policy
Must be able to carry out actions without interference from others

7. Enforce / Carry Out Policy
Intro
Basic Branches
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
Make Policy
Enforce / Carry Out Policy
Interpret Policy

8. Classifying Governments
Intro to Government

9. Governments Classifcation Ways to classify governments
Classify according to who controls the government
Classify according to how the government rules over the territory
Classify according to voter control of the policy making branches

10. Governments Classification Who holds the power in the government?
Democracy
People hold the power
Autocracy
One person holds the power
Oligarchy
A small, elite group holds the power
Theocracy
Religious leaders hold the power
Aristocracy
Wealthy land owners hold the power

11. Governments Classification
How does the government control the territory?
unitary
federal
confederation
One central government only
A big central government shares power with smaller local governments
An alliance of small, local, but sovereign governments

12. Governments Classification
How does the government control the territory?
unitary
federal
confederation
Best suited for nation states or for countries with smaller territories
Used in countries in large territories, helps to control and to serve local needs
Usually an early form of more centralized government
Ex: France, United Kingdom, China
Ex: United States, Canada, Russia
Ex: Articles of Confederation, EU

13. Governments Classification
How do the people control the policy making?
Presidential Government
Parliamentary Government
Voters elect:
Voters elect:
Legislative Branch
Executive Branch
Legislative Branch
Then, they elect
Executive Branch

14. The executive and legislature will have to compromise
Governments
Classification
The executive and legislature will have to compromise
Presidential
Will respond to will of the people much slower and more moderate changes will result
The executive was chosen to carry out legislative goals, they already agree on policy agenda
Parliamentary
Change can happen quickly; policy changes may swing wildly from election to election

15. Foundations of Democracy
Intro to Government

16. Democracy Basic Ideas Individual Worth Political equality
Each person is important (gets to vote)
Political equality
The law (govt) treats all people the same way
Majority Rule, Minority Rights
Majority will make decisions but freedoms of others must be protected
Compromise
Find results that are acceptable to the largest number of people
Individual Freedom
Each person gets maximum level of freedom, until it begins to limit freedom of others

17. Democracy Principles of Govt. Popular Sovereignty Federalism
The govt exists with the consent of the governed and its goal it to serve the will of the people
Federalism
Power is shared between the national government and the states
Limited government
The government only has as much power as we allow it. Outlined in US Constitution
Separation of Powers with Checks & Balances
Power is divided between branches that have power to limit one another’s power
Judicial Review
The courts have the power to declare acts of government unconstitutional

18. Democracy Economic Principles Market Based Economies
Property is owned by individuals, not the government
Economic decisions are made by individuals and businesses, not the govt.
Competition among businesses results in benefits for consumers
Economic incentives drive performance, not govt. directives
Which of these are problematic in the US?

19. Democracy Mixed Economy US Govt involvement in the economy
Government acts to protect the consumers
Government gives incentives for needed economic activity
Government promotes competition among businesses
Government provides public goods
Government incentivizes desired actions of consumers

20. Bigly Ideas
Intro to Government

21. History Wrap Up Basic Vocab Presidential/Parliamentary
Democratic Principles
Mixed Economy
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